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Season 1 – The Secret Circle

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After her mother dies in a fire, Cassie Blake (Britt Robertson) goes to live with her grandmother in Chance Harbor, Wash. As she adjusts to her new life, she is more than skeptical when her new friends explain to her that she is a powerful witch and they have been waiting for her return so they can complete the Secret Circle. When she finds a spell book hidden in her mother's childhood bedroom, she realizes what they have told her is true, but there is more danger ahead for them than they realize.
The Secret Circle — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Yet another entry in the supernatural teen sweepstakes, The Secret Circle features some appealing young performers but follows genre conventions a bit too slavishly.

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Daniel Fienberg HitFix 09/15/2011
B-
I've watched the Secret Circle pilot three times and it's delivered the same current of amusing, low-reaching entertainment each time. That's certainly enough to keep me watching. Go to Full Review Katherine Miller AV Club 09/15/2011
B-
It looks tentatively all right. Just as long as it's not headed to Dawson's Creek by way of Twilight. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 09/15/2011
There's no meat in The Secret Circle, the struggling network's least-likely shot at a new hit. Go to Full Review Santiago Gimeno El Pais (Spain) 09/24/2018
You don't need magic to forget about The Secret Circle. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
While the show has hiccups: Faye's bad girl act comes on a bit strong and the magical incantations are incredibly cheesy, The Secret Circle succeeds at being an hour of good fun. Go to Full Review Fay Brennan What Culture 09/22/2011
[I was] worried that we would be watching a rehashed show, just switching vampires [Vampire Diaries] for witches. But I need not have worried. I think The Secret Circle has the making of a successful show in its own right. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shikaku N. @Shikaku_Neko May 23 Such a shame The Secret Circle was canceled after just one season. Great cast, great effects for the time & a really great storyline. The books are awesome. Wish this one would come back See more Uzuri U @Uzuri Jan 11 This show was very good. Just bad timing for airing. Fall of 2011 everyone was desperately waiting for the next season of vampire diaries. Most pple weren't following multiple shows. It sucks because this really could have made a good 10 seasons if the timing was on. There's always now. 15 yrs later. Lol I had a tv guide calendar that prompted me like an appointment book. Lol So I knew when to unplug and tune in. See more Zina A @Zizi_25 Jan 11 i was really looking forward to have a season 2 the first time i watched it back in 2012 and it popped in my head the other day, after watching season 1 I had the same feeling i got 14 years ago, this should have a sequel :( See more @RT78447956 05/31/2023 This series deserves a sequel. I'm sorry he didn't get it. See more 12/28/2021 Out of all CW shows, The Secret Circle was the most promising tv show that we have seen. The story was interesting, the visual effects were on a good level and the first season leaves you in such as big cliffhanger. It deserved a second season! See more steve d @RT35616104 07/31/2020 A supernatural show with a great cast and interesting story. I wish it got treated as well as Vampire Dairies which I thought was inferior to this, See more Read all reviews
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Britt Robertson

Cassie Blake

Thomas Dekker

Adam Conant

Gale Harold

Charles Meade

Phoebe Tonkin

Faye Chamberlain

Jessica Parker Kennedy

Melissa

Shelley Hennig

Diana Meade

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 15, 2011 Pilot After her mother dies in a mysterious accident, Cassie Blake moves to a small town to live with her grandmother; after a series of strange and dangerous events, Cassie's new friends reveal a secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 22, 2011 Bound Cassie tries to establish a normal, witchcraft-free life; while Diana worries about powers getting out of control, Faye is thrilled with her new abilities; Adam struggles with feelings for Cassie. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 2011 Loner Cassie agrees to go to the dance with a cute jock; Melissa tries to get closer to Nick; Faye works on learning to control her powers; a man from Dawn's past shows up in town and starts asking about the Circle. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 2011 Heather Cassie looks up an old friend of her mother's; Faye offers to conjure a spell when Cassie asks for help, but she requires something in return. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 2011 Slither Cassie wrestles with secrets as she is torn between loyalties; Melissa asks Nick for help; Diana arranges a date with Adam; Charles surprises Dawn. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 2011 Wake Faye's ex-boyfriend shows up in town and sets his sights on Cassie; Faye plots against the guy who broke her heart. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 2011 Masked Hoping to have some fun, Faye talks Cassie into throwing a big Halloween party; Adam and Diana get into an argument; dangerous, uninvited guests target the members of the circle. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2011 Beneath Worried that Jane is in trouble, Cassie and the gang go on a road trip to check in on her; Faye is forced into a confrontation with someone from her past. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 2011 Balcoin Cassie tries to discover more about her lineage; Faye reveals that Jake may be hiding something dangerous; Adam is concerned when Melissa's cousin catches Diana's eye. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 5, 2012 Darkness Cassie shares a deep secret with Adam; Diana is ecstatic when her grandmother (Stepfanie Kramer) visits, but Charles becomes suspicious when his mother takes an interest in Cassie; Faye asks a mysterious stranger (Grey Damon) for help with a spell. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 12, 2012 Fire/Ice Adam helps Cassie look into her father's past; Ethan tries to be a better father by chaperoning the school dance; Faye's efforts to gain individual power have frightening results. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2012 Witness Jake returns and offers Cassie a chance to finally determine what happened the night her father died, but Diana and Adam are suspicious of his motives; Faye is trapped in a perilous situation. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 2012 Medallion Cassie receives a disturbing warning about the return of the witch hunters; Ethan and Diana plan a birthday party; Faye and Melissa experiment with their inner power. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 2012 Valentine During a girls-only, anti-Valentine's Day slumber party, Diana takes some mood-altering "Devil's Spirit"; Cassie is haunted by the spirits of vengeful witches. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2012 Return An evil figure (Joe Lando) from Cassie's past returns; Jake makes a selfless offer in order to save Cassie; Diana and Faye are concerned when Melissa starts spending more time with Callum. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 15, 2012 Lucky Cassie confides in Adam after she catches Blackwell (Joe Lando) sneaking around; Faye is taken aback when she meets a woman who claims to be Lee's girlfriend; Melissa introduces Diana to a new guy in town. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 22, 2012 Curse Blackwell tells Cassie and Adam that their love is both destiny and a curse; Eva stalks Faye; Charles moves against Blackwell. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 29, 2012 Sacrifice An old acquaintance of Jake's shows up with a message for Blackwell; Cassie learns what Eben is planning; Diana worries that her secret is putting a wall between her and Grant; Faye and Melissa make a deal with Adam. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 19, 2012 Crystal Jake, Cassie and Faye discover disturbing theories about past events; Callum tries to get back into Melissa's life; Jane and Charles move forward with their plan against Blackwell. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 26, 2012 Traitor A crystal is stolen from the abandoned house; Jake and Faye team up to take Dawn's crystal; Adam and Melissa discover a new magic trick. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2012 Prom Blackwell asks Cassie to use her dark magic to find a crystal hidden at the school; Faye asks Jake to prom even though he stood her up two years ago; Dawn tries to stop Blackwell. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2012 Family Jake, Melissa and Adam try to save Faye from the witch hunters; Blackwell tells Cassie and Diana that they must use their dark magic to unleash the crystal skull; Dawn and Charles discover a new way to get their power back. Details

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The Secret Circle — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Liz Friedlander, David Barrett, Brad Turner, John Fawcett, Nick Copus, Omar Madha, Chris Grismer, Charles Beeson
Executive Producer
Kevin Williamson, Andrew Miller, Leslie Morgenstein, Gina Girolamo
Screenwriter
Andrew Miller, Andrea Newman, David Ehrman, Don Whitehead, Katie Wech, Roger Grant, Micah Schraft, Holly Henderson
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 15, 2011
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